Solar Project Planning Assistant

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Ahmedabad District; Hybrid; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. in India is seeking a Planning Assistant for Solar EPC projects to develop and maintain detailed project schedules ensuring civil, electrical, and module activities align with approved timelines.

You will use Primavera P6 or MS Project, monitor progress, and coordinate with site and procurement teams to manage critical paths and recovery plans.

The role combines site and office planning, offering exposure to cutting-edge solar construction practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• 6–9 years of planning experience in solar/renewable EPC projects.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project schedules covering civil foundations, MMS installation, module mounting and electrical works.
• Develop baseline, look-ahead, and recovery schedules; update based on site progress.
• Monitor progress and prepare reports, dashboards, and S-curves for PM and clients.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedule adherence.
• Identify schedule risks and assist in EOT claims and delay analysis.

Skills

Scheduling & Planning

Progress tracking

Coordination with site teams

Delay analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Planning Assistant Role Summary

The Planning Assistant - Solar is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules for solar EPC projects. The role ensures that civil, electrical, and module installation activities are aligned and completed as per the approved project timeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Prepare detailed project schedules covering civil foundations, MMS installation, module mounting, electrical works, and commissioning. Develop baseline, look-ahead, and recovery schedules for solar projects. Update schedules based on site progress and identify critical path activities.


• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress of all project activities. Analyze delays, productivity gaps, and material constraints affecting project timelines. Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves for project management and clients.


• Coordination with Site & EPC Teams: Coordinate with civil, electrical, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedule adherence. Align material delivery plans with site execution schedules.


• Schedule Risk & Delay Analysis: Identify schedule risks and support recovery planning. Assist in preparing extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis.


• Tools & Systems: Maintain schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project. Ensure accurate data input and progress updates.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical). 6-9 years of experience in project planning for solar or renewable EPC projects.

Key Skills

Primavera P6 / MS Project Solar EPC scheduling Progress tracking and reporting Coordination with site and procurement teams Critical path and delay analysis.

Work Environment

Combination of site and office-based planning role.